UVM is hosting a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition for PhD Students this April. The 3MT concept started in 2008 at the University of Queensland, Australia and has taken off all around the globe.  The idea is basic and compelling - PhD students present their research to a general audience in three minutes, using just one slide. 

It’s an amazing opportunity for students to explain their research in a concise, accessible way and to learn about other research happening across the community.  Placing in a 3MT Competition is a great CV booster too!.

To choose one CEMS student to compete at the UVM 3MT Competition, CEMS will host its own competition and will award three cash amounts to the winner ($500), 1^strunner up ($300), and 2^nd runner up ($200).  The winner will be invited to compete at the UVM 3MT Competition. 

 The CEMS 3MT will be held on Wednesday, March 25 in Innovation E432 starting at 1 pm. 

Here’s a recap of the timeline:

• CEMS 3MT Competition is Wednesday, March 25 at 1 pm in Innovation E432
  • With cash prizes for the top 3 competitors
  • Winner goes to the UVM 3MT Competition
  • Judges will be CEMS faculty members (rubric is attached)
• The UVM 3MT Competition is Wednesday, April 15 (time and location TBD)

Here is a link with more general information about 3MT:  Three Minute Thesis - University of Queensland

Questions? Please reach out to CEMS Graduate Programs Coordinator Jane Kimble: Jane.Kimble@uvm.edu